Quick definitions from WordNet (outline)▸ noun:a schematic or preliminary plan▸ noun:a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory▸ noun:the line that appears to bound an object▸ verb:describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of ("Sketch the outline of the book")▸ verb:draw up an outline or sketch for something▸ verb:trace the shape of
▸ Also see outline